Customer Service Associate

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is seeking a Customer Service Associate in Springfield, IL. The role focuses on friendly customer service, accurate register operation, and helping maintain a clean, well-merchandised store.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, processing refunds with care, knowing current promotions, supporting donation programs, and aiding in receiving, pricing, and stocking. Flexible schedule and team-oriented environment emphasized.

Qualifications

• 6 months of retail experience preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• A positive attitude and team player who wants to engage and serve customers.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer with Ollie's approach to build long term loyalty.
• Accurately and efficiently operate the cash register and assist with training new Associates.
• Be knowledgeable of current promotions to answer questions and drive sales.
• Support Ollie’s Army and other donation programs year-round.
• Assist with receiving trucks, pricing items, merchandising, and recovering the store.
• Maintain the store appearance and complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash register operation

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $15.25 USD to $16.25 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude! : (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.
• Flexible Schedule

The Customer Service Associate assists customers and helps to maintain the store appearance. The Customer Service Associate is responsible for all aspects of customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance with an emphasis on accurate register operation & Ollie's Army proficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greet and acknowledge every customer with Ollie's "Yes I Care, Yes I Can" approach to build long term customer loyalty.
• Accurately and efficiently operate the cash register, approve refunds for other associates, and assist with training new Associates.
• Be knowledgeable of current promotions and advertisements to answer customer questions and drive sales
• Support Ollie’s Army and other donation programs year-round.
• Assist with receiving the truck, pricing items, merchandising product, and recovering the store.
• Maintain the store appearance aand complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 6 months of prior retail experience preferred
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis
• A positive attitude and team player who wants to engage and serve customers

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a safe manner.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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